c.2000-1800 BC. A grey clay jar, accompanied by a copy of a handwritten and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Clay vessel, rounded base with skirting support, the sides slightly incurving to big outcurving (sic) rim, four lugs. Decorated with incised bird, boat and gazelle, within elaborate designs. Old Babylonian, c.2000-1800 B.C. Very good condition.'; the boat and gazelle are no longer visible within the geometric panels adorning the body of the vessel, the external wall of the vessel, pierced with four holes, extends beyond the u-section interior base. 278 grams, 10.2cm (4"). Ex Family collection by descent 1988; accompanied by a copy of a handwritten and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. [No Reserve] Condition Report Fair condition, chipped. Extremely rare.